Pinter VII: Pin Trading Awakens...

Time to refresh a new pinter thread, its been quite a bit since the last one was updated. Feel free to speak what's on your mind or if you having anything you feel is interesting to share that doesn't necessarily need it's own thread.

On that note I leave a pic of someone who's been featured in the news the past few days, he certainly was one of the greatest of his generation, RIP Ali...

Thoughts and prayers go out to the victims of last night's shooting in Orlando. Wondering if any of your friends or co-workers might have been in this has been disheartening enough but to consider how close it is to somewhere we all hold dear in our hearts...

I completely agree; I'm sending thoughts, prayers, and pixie dust to those affected by yet another horrible and senseless tragedy. My thoughts and prayers especially go out to the victims and their families and friends - I hope they can find some comfort and solace during this terrible time in their lives.

The only thing that gives me some small comfort is seeing the turnout of people in Orlando to give blood and provide support following the tragedy. No matter how bad things got, the community is pulling together to help each other.

In shock I suppose, I knew it would be close but thought it would still be remain. It means my dads job could become redundant. Stats show that it was older people voting leave and younger people voting remain. I know alot of people including myself are upset by the result but it is what it is so we will have to adapt. Just the vote is having an effect on the economy like fuel prices are expected to rise and we don't leave the EU for another 2 years possibly.

^^Totally agree^^
Luckily my job should be fine but it's going to hit me hard in terms of spare money . I'm happy to admit I voted remain but sadly a lot of others felt differently , who knows perhaps it won't be as bad as I fear . But as a politician summed it up we've gone from Great Britain to Little England .

There are apparently a lot of UK voters this morning telling the press that they only voted "Leave" as a protest/statement, that they actually didn't want it to win. And now regret voting "Leave."One person is even quoted as saying "I thought my vote wouldn't count." :facepalm:

I'm not in the UK, but I'm told that the referendum isn't legally binding until Parliament approves it, and that there might even be a second referendum. So despite having already tanked the economy, it might not end up with the UK actually leaving the EU.

Scary thing, though, already hearing from people of color in the UK who have white co-workers and even white strangers telling them "you're next" and "go home" (even though they are citizens and were born there.) A lot of ugliness happens when irresponsible politicians tell struggling people to blame their economic problems on immigrants/Muslims/Jews/etc. It's happening in the US too (this is how Trump got where he is). It's always easier to find a group to scapegoat than to look at complex solutions to complex problems.

It's all to do with Scotland . To give some background , Scotland & Northern Ireland voted overwhelmingly to remain . And when the Scots first had an independence referendum they voted to stay part of the United Kingdom , in no small part because it meant they'd remain in Europe . Now they have their leaders saying they shouldn't be forced to quit the EU and should have a second referendum on this too .
All in all it looks likely we'll witness not just the departure from the EU but also the dissolution of the UK
As for the immigration issue , both sides have to share some of the blame there . Both ran negative campaigns with that as a major factor , culminating in the publication of a universally condemned image by the leave campaign . Sadly it's easier to blame all your problems on someone different than to try and find our similarities

Sucks to have bad stuff happen. But hot dam. It's nice to see people pull together and make a difference. The truck shop has gathered up 5 box trucks for lol of water. Not stopping yet. But that is a real good start.

I'm very glad that Pinter has made a return. Can we try to make this the fun, optimistic, and irreverent thread that it was intended to be, please? In light of what's going on in the world (as evidenced by the entries above), I think we need a place to just have fun and be silly!

I hear Universal is planning a new attraction based on the upcoming The Secret Life of Pets . Whilst I think this could be quite fun , am I the only surprised they didn't try something based on Kung Fu Panda ? I loved that film

Near where I live there was an 80's themed Rock Festival (Headlined by Rick Astley & Tiffany) so at work today I had to serve : Countless mulleted men , women with perms & leg warmers , a man in a full shell suit and my personal favourite a group of 5 women dressed as Care Bears :lol: